Paws & Claws Nottingham

04/11/2024

Starting the week with a bang 💥

Congratulations to Em for passing the Dog Trainer College's Gundog Specialist Course ❤️

03/11/2024

Huge shoutout to Stitchworx for our lovely new uniform 😍

01/11/2024

Musculoskeletal Canine PAIN Clinic at East Midlands Clinical Canine Massage & Rehabilitation Therapies

These are run the first Saturday of the month by a Canine Arthritis Management Veterinary Practitioner to assess MSK pain in your dog and observation-based owner questionnaires and clinical measurement instruments (CMIs) to assess your dog’s pain.

❗️But my dog isn’t in pain❗️
Owners often tell me: -
* My dog isn’t in pain, I have just run 10 miles with them
* My dog isn’t in pain, they are not vocalising
* My dog isn’t in pain they are still playing and chasing the ball
* My dog isn’t in pain we’ve just spent the weekend competing in agility
* My dog isn’t in pain, they’ve been playing with the grandchildren all weekend.

And my favourite
* My dog isn’t in pain, they would tell me!!

And the list goes on!
Now I understand what you’re all saying really. How can my dog be in pain if they can do all these activities? Surely they wouldn’t? But Yes they would. Consider though your dog could be in pain? Dogs are very stoic animals and hide their pain very well, so it’s important to learn to recognise even the most subtle signs of pain. We need to get to get away from this myth that if your dog is not crying whimpering or whining that they are not in pain.

Now please don’t go away thinking that ALL dogs are in pain and that you must book a visit to your Vets straight away to get your dog checked, all I’m asking is to you to be aware of pain and look for subtle changes in your dogs such as:-

* Struggles when jumping on/off furniture, reshuffles to make the jump/ has near misses/ or is even unable to perform this jump)

* Gait Change (e.g. slower, stiffer, shorter strides, sways hips when walking, lameness, skip in a stride, bunny hopping, unsteadiness)

* Posture and Physical Appearance Change (e.g. losing weight of back end, pulls hind limbs under torso, saggy topline, roached back, overdeveloped shoulder and chest region)

* Capability Change (e.g. slowing down on walks, not able to perform daily tasks like they use to)

✨If you’re worried that your dog may have musculoskeletal pain and wish to book an assessment or want advice, I run a musculoskeletal pain assessment clinic the first Saturday of the month, my details are below. ⬇️
I’m here to help.

📧 [email protected]
📞 07418 082 240

29/10/2024

Meet the very beautiful Jeeves who joined the Paws&Claws training family today 🤩
Jeeves is a field spaniel, which is now considered a rare breed 😱

Mr Jeeves is a fantastic lad who really struggles if his mum goes out of sight when they are out of the house. We’ve put some foundations in place to help build up Jeeves’ confidence ❤️

29/10/2024

Heartbreaking 💔

** Sad post but a must to raise awareness for other owners** 😞♥️

This is Alfie who I had the great pleasure of meeting a few times. Alfie’s owners have gave me permission to share his story and one I feel needs to be heard to prevent this from happening to anyone else as I was doing the same! Not anymore!

Alfie was fastened into the car with his dog seat belt to his collar and when the car had stopped and the door opened he tried to bolt out the car resulting in critical injuries which cost him his life 💔

Alfie’s owners would like to put it out there to other dog owners to always fasten the seatbelt to a harness instead of the collar.

I’ve tried to keep this as nice as possible but with still showing how serious this could be 😔

Rest in peace beautiful boy you was such a sweet dog ♥️

28/10/2024

Please check out Paws Up Dog Training for some cracking advice 🤩🙌

28/10/2024

James brought his Birthday Teddy with him to school today 🥹 Happy Birthday James ❤️

27/10/2024

🎄 Christmas Party 🎄

20th December

Collections from 8:30am, drop offs from 1:30pm

£30 for 1 dog, £15 for additional dogs same household.

Christmas games and prizes for best Christmas jumper/ outfit.

(Please only put jumpers/outfits on dogs if they are happy with wearing them, there is NO pressure at all for dogs to have anything on.)

Super Limited places (open to day care and walking pooches only)

Please message on your whatsapp groups to book ❤

26/10/2024

Last week we welcomed the beautiful Monty to the Paws&Claws training family ❤️ Monty struggles with over excitement on the lead and can lunge and bark at other dogs. We had a fantastic first session and left Monty’s mum and dad with some home work 🐾

26/10/2024

December Bookings open tomorrow 10am (27th October)

Closure date - 5th December

Last day of group walks and Day care will be 19th December

Christmas Party 20th December

Reopen 6th January 2025

Please book your regular and any pre agreed dates on the app ❤🐾

25/10/2024

Spaniel Rescue Foundation are an ambitious charity who're looking to support spaniels and spaniel crossbreeds to find their forever homes. We're also committed to support owners with their spaniels whether that is with education, training or guidance.

We're currently on the lookout for new volunteers to join our team. We're looking for for Community Fundraising Coordinators, Transporters, Fosterers and Social Media Coordinators.

If you're not able to volunteer then maybe you could support us by donating the cost of a cup of coffee?

Alternatively, please like, comment and share this post to help us reach more people, which will allow us to support as many spaniels as possible.

You can find out about fostering at:
https://www.spanielrescuefoundation.org/become-a-fosterer-1

And details of volunteering for us at:
https://www.spanielrescuefoundation.org/volunteer

You can donate the cost of a cup of coffee at https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/5034300

24/10/2024

Need to get your Christmas shopping done or wrap the dog’s presents without them peaking?

Saturday day care available - 16th November
Collections 9-10am and drop offs from 3pm

£35 per dog
Only 4 spaces
Please message on your WhatsApp groups to book ( only available to current day care Poochies)

24/10/2024

We are super excited to be able to announce Em is now a qualified and licensed Reactive Rascals Instructor!

Watch out for our Reactive Rascal classes, workshops and 121 offerings coming soon!

23/10/2024

Little reminder we are closed tomorrow ❤️

Sorry for any inconvenience group walks and day care will be closed on 24th October and 5th December as the team are on training courses.

Thank you ❤️

19/10/2024

So excited to see Conor speak again 🤩

A few of the the team will be at the Natural Dog Expo, why not come join us? Tickets go on sale 15th November ❤️

We are excited to announce another of your SIX speakers at the Natural Dog Expo 2025!

DR CONOR BRADY
Raw Feeding Masterclass

Well-loved Irish author, researcher, nutrition consultant and one third of the much-loved Raw Pet Medics podcast is joining us in 2025 to deliver an inspiring Masterclass in Feeding Dogs in his usual fun, relatable style!

Dr Conor holds a doctorate in the effects of nutrition on the behaviour & gut morphology of mammals. His no-nonsense approach to feeding dogs is already helping thousands of pet owners navigate their way through the minefield of information on diets and natural pet care choices.

Whatever level you have reached with fresh food feeding, his Masterclass at the Expo aims to provide you with a research based understanding of what’s right and wrong when it comes to feeding and maintaining the health of your dog.
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Live! Ticket Launch Party Nov 15th | 7pm | Our FB Page

18/10/2024

✨Structures around your Dogs Neck ✨

Collar V Harness. Always a controversial subject, here’s the reason why I will always prefer a harness for your dog to protect those important structures around your dogs neck. Contrary to believe harnesses do NOT encourage your dog to pull, (always hearing this), lead pulling is often a training issue.

🤔 Did you know that if your dog pulls on a collar/ head collar/halti, you may be harming and causing damage to structures around your dog’s neck?
Please read …

~Muscles:- collar damage can cause contusions, strains, pain, injury to the muscles of the neck

~ Spinal cord & nerves:- collar damage may result in narrowing of the spinal canal,osteoarthritis and herniated discs, can also impinge the nerves causing pain and impaired neurological functions

- Nerves:-The vagus nerve is one of the most important structures of your dog’s nervous system. It originates at the neck level and it controls multiple life-essential organs such as the heart, lungs, stomach and the intestinal tract. Restricting the blood to this nerve may lead to dysfunction in these systems in your dog.

~Arteries & Veins:- collar damage may cause pressure on these blood vessels causing higher blood pressure in the brain and raised intra-ocular pressure, long-term effects may be impaired blood circulation in the brain.
Pulling on the neck increases pressure on the jugular vein. This can cause a build-up of pressure around the brain or can affect the flow of cerebral-spinal fluid, either of which can lead to epilepsy in pre-disposed dogs.

~Larynx & Oesophagus:- collar damage may cause difficulties in swallowing & choking and shortness of breath in your dog.

~Trachea:- collar damage may cause the cartilage rings to flatten or break, resulting in a narrower diameter and thus respiratory problems

-Hyoid apparatus:- a group of bones and cartilages that suspend the tongue and larynx. Trauma to these structures can cause damage and even fractures. (Thankfully very rare).

-Thyroid Gland. In a July 2015 Peter Dobias, DVM, notes the high rate of thyroid disease among large breeds of dogs who often pull strongly when on-leash
The thyroid gland is located in your dog's neck, where it produces thyroid hormones including thyroxine (T4), along with several other important thyroid hormones. When dogs pull, the thyroid gland can become inflamed and attacked/destroyed by the dog’s own immune system. This damage can cause a deficit of thyroid hormone and is termed “hypothyroidism”

-Structures around the eye. Scientists have found that pressure inside the eye was significantly increased when pressure was applied to a dog’s neck from its collar. Increased eye pressure can create additional problems for dogs already suffering from corneas, glaucoma, or eye injuries.

🙏 If you’re pulling the dog along by the collar or your dogs in front pulling you, please, please consider your dogs neck and the damage this can cause to your dog. Please consider a correctly fitted harness.

References:-

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4925585/

https://www.k9bridle.com/dogs-that-pull-on-the-lead/

https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2020/05/collars-risk-causing-neck-injuries-in-dogs,-study-shows

https://peterdobias.com/blogs/blog/dog-collar-injuries-can-cause-thyroid-disease #:~:text=One%20cause%20of%20hypothyroidism%20that%20is%20often%20missed&text=Trauma%20to%20the%20thyroid%20gland,to%20injuries%20by%20dog%20collars.

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17/10/2024

Receiving messages like this mean the world to us ❤️ thanks for trusting us 🐾

16/10/2024

Jasper's favourite spot to chill after a busy day 😂

14/10/2024

One happy Marnie after our 121 training today 😍 great session clever girly ❤️

12/10/2024

Did you know training doesn't have to be regimented, long or boring?

I was dropping one of the home sitting team at a meet and greet, so popped Buddy and Olive in the van, grabbed a dummy, food bowls and treats. We found a little bit of grass and practised the stop whistle, directions and simple marked retrieves.

The whole session was less than 20 minutes, short and sweet 🙌

Was so lovely to meet some of the locals who popped out to watch us and ask questions 🥰

What is your favourite thing to train? 🐾

11/10/2024

Huge shout out to nottinghamalignment for doing such a fab job of keeping our vans on the road 🙌 We would be seriously in trouble without you all 🤩

10/10/2024

🌎 World Mental Health Day 🌎

World Mental Health Day was celebrated for the first time on 10th October 1992.

To mark World Mental Health Day here at Paws&Claws we are launching our brand new service focusing on your mental health.

We all know how much owning a dog can benefit our own mental health but have you ever thought how your mental health can impact your dog's behaviour?

We are super excited to be able to announce we have partnered up with human, holistic therapist Sarah Hobson. Sarah is a clinical Hypnotherapist, reiki master and reflexologist.

In addition to the new packages, Sarah is offering a discount on reflexology to all of our current and previous training clients! Please message us for your discount information.

Brochures will be available this weekend, please comment below if you would like a copy!